J - the race runner

Since Neil and I have really gotten into running, we are happy that J has also had an interest as well.  We signed him up for his first race.  It was 1/4 of a mile and then Neil and I did a 5K.

So proud of our kid!

Valentines Day

This is a much beloved holiday for me regarding my kids because I have such fond memories of when I was a kid and got to give out Valentines.

Both the kids had parties in their classes.  I got to help out in both, but unfortunately only took pics in Js.

Going thru the stash

J checking out his stash

 For dinner that night we had heart shaped pancakes.  Yum!

Family Snow Day

On Js actual birthday we took a family snow day to Shaver.  The kids had been asking to go to the snow for a long time.  So we decided to make a day of it.  We had so much fun sledding and hiking.  Then we ended the day with a shake.  Yum!

J's Birthday

This year for the kids birthdays we took it real low-key since we took our family trip to Disneyland.  So that being said, we had just a nice little family party for the J.  He requested a Zelda birthday cake.  So since that was the only real thing to spend money on, we went for it.

We did go to lunch at Red Robin with the fam and then opened gifts.  Fun times celebrating J turning 7 :)

Js accomplishments

I love to see my children accomplish things. In January J  got the Bud Rank Reader, Writing and Master Mathematician Award and then in February J was able to test out of orange belt and gain a green belt.  Go J!!

With his school award

Breaking his board to get the Green Belt

First Date

Tonight Neil took Haven on her first date.  To say she was excited is an understatement.  She has been talking about it to everyone ever since she found out!

She drew a picture of her outfit.  She knew exactly what she wanted to look like.  Her outfit matched clothes that were already in her closet so I helped her get them and set them aside.

Her picture next to the outfit

Then today at Campus Club she was talking with the teachers and decided she wanted to wear her hair in a braid.

So tonight I got her all dressed up in the outfit she picked out, braided her hair and then Neil came and rang the door bell to pick her up.  I believe they went to Starbucks.

She also made a crown for Neil to wear :)

This date was not only to reinforce the Daddy-Daughter bond, but to also teach her how a young man should treat her on a date.  I cant wait for Neil and Haven to tell me all about it!!

My Birthday

I had a super great birthday this year!

First off, Haven made me a super cool birthday crown.  It was so special and very thoughtful.

The kids gifts were precious to me also.  J picked out a K-cup carousel for my coffee and H picked out a purple cup for me.  I love their thoughtfulness   Neil got me something Ive wanted for a long time.  Its a Map of History - Biblical alongside natural.  Its the best!

 Then, my mom payed to have a sitter come to my house so I could spend the day shopping, having lunch and hanging out with her and my sis and her girls.  She also gave us all $$ to spend.

I did get to start my day with Starbucks and I bought the Les Mis cd. Happy!

We had lunch at Cheesecake Factory.  One of my most favorite places!  Neil even got to come join us.

 That night I got to go have dinner with some great girlfriends of mine.  I felt so blessed!!